Explore the politics of poverty and inequality in a globalised world, and find out what works for international development. Gain insights into key debates, theories, policies and practices, as well as practical skills such as project design, monitoring, and evaluation. Prepare for a career in the not-for-profit and humanitarian sectors, or many other local, national, and international organisations. Our MA International Development postgraduate degree will provide you with critical and analytical insights into the key debates, theories, policies and practices of international development in the Global South and the Global North.
Focusing on key concepts such as power, poverty, inequality, international cooperation, and colonial legacy, as well as policies related to climate change, gender equality, social protection, and post-conflict reconstruction, you'll use a range of data sources to explore three key pillars of international development - theory, policy and practice - and discover the important links between them.
You'll also have opportunities to link up with local and global international organisations. For example: guest seminars with practitioners and activists in the field, ARU's membership with Chatham House, and our practice-based dissertation option. These will help you create and nurture new networks in the field, and can also help you meet potential employers.
Critically examine the development practices and actors in the field of international development, including international organisations, national governments, the private sector, non-governmental organisations, as well as social movements and local grassroots initiatives. Focusing on the politics of doing development and the challenges encountered by different actors at each level (global, national, and local), you will explore the literature on best practice and what works for international development through a variety of case studies and examples.
